Hi Reader,

Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you've had a refreshing break and that your children are ready to jump back into the swing of things.

There's something special about this time of year—the smell of new notebooks, the promise of a clean new schedule, and the excitement of new beginnings.

As students settle back into their routines, my team and I look forward to using our new notepads, whiteboards, and sticky notes to regroup, plan, and create.

Over the next few weeks, my team and I will be huddling together to update our college admissions guides, and we'd love your input.

What topics would you like to see included in our guides this year? Whether it's new trends in admissions, tips on talking to your child about college, advice on how to show demonstrated interest, financial aid tips, or advice on how your student can craft a standout essay, your suggestions will help us create resources that truly meet your needs.

Please reply to this email with your ideas, and let's make this year's guides more comprehensive and helpful than ever before.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

PS: If you are looking to tour campuses, remember to book your campus tour and information sessions sooner rather than later. Spots during long weekends fill up fast! If you want us to help you plan a "College Road Trip," reach out. We will also make sure to add some of the local hot spots!

Please note that given the larger number of special preview days, we will be moving this list to live on our website. We will send out a note when the list is ready.

​Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, is offering three open house dates this fall - September 145h, October 5th, and October 26th. If you are heading there, you can check out Lafayette College in Easton, PA. as they are offering many degree and interest-specific tours through the fall, Lehigh University in Bethlem, PA, or Franklin and Marshall in Lancaster, where your child can tour and even interview with an admissions officer. And if your child is looking for a large, state flagship school - they can check out Penn State (University Park Campus) or the University of Pittsburgh.

Fall into Clark University Open House, September 28

Have you ever been to Ohio? Check out one of Denison University's Fall Open Houses on October 14th, 28th, or November 11th.

Visit Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, on October 14th or November 11th, where your child will learn about their unique curriculum and how students customize their own majors, discover our areas of study, their studying abroad program, and more.

Visit James Madison University on October 5th or November 16th. 2024 to get a first-hand look at what makes the university special.

Register here for one of three Open House dates at the University of Delaware: October 5th, 19th, or November 2nd.

The University of Connecticut is offering Open Houses in October (13th and 26th). Join their campus for a full-day Open House and learn what it life as a UCONN Huskie might be like.

The University of Wisconsin in Madison is hosting its Open House on October 18th.

​Wentworth Institute of Technology is hosting two open houses in the fall: October 6th and November 3rd. Come tour the campus and learn about the co-op program.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is hosting two open houses on October 5th and 20th. Look at the registration and see which academic interests you want to explore.

Colleges come to You:

If you can't tour this fall, don't worry - some colleges will come to you!

​Emory, Hopkins, Notre Dame, and Wash U in St Louis have teamed up to visit you!

The University of Rochester is also going on the road - your child can register to hear from an admissions officer and even have an interview!

​Tulane University will be in town as well - Check out their schedule and register your child now. (And don't forget Tulane really likes it when students show their interest in them!

Sign up now to attend Exploring College Options night and meet representatives from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford. They are also offering two virtual options: September 22nd or September 23rd.

Join Chapman University, Lynn University, NYU Abu Dabi, Rollins College, Santa Clara University, Sewanee University of the South, Texas Christian University, and the University of Tampa at one of their Virtu-8 virtual programs.

​Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is hosting weekly information sessions. Check out the different topics they will be covering and register if you are interested!

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​Tulane University has a full calendar of virtual events. See which ones you would like to attend.

Interview slots are filling up -

​Union College encourages students to interview as part of the application process. An interview enhances your application by showing your interest in Union and allowing us to hear more about your academic and extracurricular pursuits.
​Bentley College Interviews offer you the opportunity to share more about yourself as a potential applicant, as well as get your questions about Bentley and the admission process answered.

​Assumption College in Worcester, MA, a Catholic liberal arts school, offers dual degree and accelerated programs. Apply now and get a decision immediately. Assumption reviews applications daily. There is no fee to apply, and test scores are optional.

​The University of Chigaco holds the country's largest scavenger hunt. Every May, the university community comes together for a four-day team-based city-wide scavenger hunt. Students rush to collect an eclectic list - usually over 300 items long - that encompasses cryptograms, competitions, build challenges, a 3-course meal, and a 1,000-mile (1,600 km) road trip. "Scav Hunt" is well known for its quirky, strange, and impossible items. Check out last year's items!